Apple users seem to be less willing to accept this update to iOS 8. The update speed is significantly slower. It seems that the many loopholes this time have really caused everyone a headache.
Update data slows down significantly
According to data released by Apple itself, about two and a half weeks after iOS 8 was released, only 47% of Apple mobile devices installed it. This data is significantly lower than last year’s iOS 7. During the same time period last year, the installation rate of iOS 7 has soared to about 70%. The gap between the two is very clear.
The first to announce this and compare data were some technology blog websites. Apple's promotion of new systems has always been smooth in the past, and users have always been the first to update. However, the situation is indeed different this time. Such a slowing trend is not such good news for Apple's ecosystem strategy.
Frequent vulnerabilities raise concerns
There is an important reason for the slowdown of users. This reason is the various problems that have been exposed in iOS 8. There is a well-known vulnerability that can even cause some users' iPhones to suddenly "brick" and become completely unusable. This kind of serious failure undoubtedly pours cold water on users.
In addition to this, there are some bugs that affect Wi-Fi connections, there are also minor issues that affect battery life, and there are situations that affect third-party application compatibility. Although these vulnerabilities will not completely paralyze the phone, they will have a serious impact on the daily use experience, causing many users who originally thought about upgrading to start to take a wait-and-see attitude.
Space requirements become a threshold
Another obstacle is the huge installation space requirement. To directly upgrade to iOS 8 using a wireless network, the phone must reserve nearly 5GB of available storage space. For many users who only have 16GB version of the device, this is almost an impossible task.
This means that users will have to manually connect to their computers to implement updates, or they will have to spend a lot of time deleting photos, videos, and apps to free up space. Such a complicated and cumbersome process directly dissuades many people from the idea of upgrading, especially those users of older iPhones with tight storage space.
Apple’s ecological considerations
For Apple, a high update rate is crucial. The new system is always optimized for the performance of new iPhones and iPads and can show the advantages of new devices to the greatest extent. When the vast majority of users are running the latest system, it will naturally prompt users of older models to consider replacing new devices.
At the same time, this can also lay the foundation for Apple's own services, such as Apple Pay or iCloud Drive. These brand-new functions are generally deeply integrated into the new system. The greater the number of users, the greater the probability of achieving service.
Developers’ real dilemma
For third-party software developers in the App Store, slow user updates are also a source of trouble. Developers hope that the applications they develop can be used by as many users as possible. If half of the users are still stuck on iOS 7 or older systems, then developers will have to expend extra energy to maintain compatibility with older versions.
This increases development costs and slows down the development of new functionality for new system features (such as extensions, HealthKit, etc.). The market has become fragmented, making it difficult to focus on innovation and forcing developers to make compromises.
Solutions for the future
Faced with such a situation, Apple is not unresponsive. According to relevant reports, Apple is preparing to launch a significant update version, which is iOS 8.1. The purpose of this version is to fix the numerous vulnerabilities that currently exist, and it is expected to be much more stable than iOS 8.0.
If iOS 8.1 can successfully solve the stability and storage space issues that users are concerned about, it may once again inspire users' confidence in upgrading. Apple needs to rely on actual actions to prove their ability to respond quickly to user feedback and maintain system reliability.
Regarding the iOS 8 update experience, did you encounter some problems after the upgrade, or did you choose to wait and see because you heard that there were loopholes? You are welcome to share your opinions and experiences in the comment area. If you find the article helpful, remember to like it and share it with more friends.
